Author: Renee West

Fostering an incredibly positive and productive workplace culture may sound like a pipe dream in today’s business environment—but it has become a necessity if you want a company that grows successfully. Companies that excel in creating such environments don't just attract top talent; they retain them, ensuring sustained growth and innovation. But why is cultivating this culture so crucial, and how can your organization achieve it? Let’s dive in, focusing on tangible benefits and actionable strategies, navigating the complex terrain of employee engagement and organizational development.

Employee retention stands as a cornerstone of sustainable success. As key talent trickles out, revenues suffer a direct hit, underlining the domino effect of not holding onto essential personnel. Beyond tangible losses like training expenses, businesses grapple with intangible costs – the erosion of institutional knowledge and the ripples in morale that can unsettle even the most stable teams.

If your organization is like a puzzle, then the candidates you hire are the pieces that complete it. Your role in selecting the right individuals for open positions is pivotal. You're not just conducting interviews; you're shaping your company's future. In this article, we'll equip you with the strategies and insights needed to identify top-notch candidates.

The recent national news about minors being employed in roles unsuitable for their age group has shed light on the delicate issue of hiring underage workers. As businesses strive to remain productive and profitable, the importance of adhering to labor laws and immigration regulations cannot be overstated. Not only is it a legal imperative, but it also speaks volumes about the ethical standards of your organization. Here, we'll delve into the role of minors in the workforce, the necessity of I-9 verifications, and the obligations your business owes when partnering with third-party staffing agencies.

Compliance issues are critical to maintaining a positive work environment, protecting your organization from legal liability, and retaining your workforce. The top three issues HR professionals face are manager/employee harassment policies and training, The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and pay equity.

The Pregnancy Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law (signed by President Biden on December 29, 2022, under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023) which goes into effect June 27, 2023. PWFA aims to protect pregnant workers from discrimination and ensure that they receive reasonable accommodations in the workplace.

Since 2021, many companies have had to pay higher salaries or wages to get new employees in the door and fill the gaps for labor shortages across the nation.

As we look ahead to 2023, hiring compensation strategies will remain a key issue as organizations grapple with talent. If you haven’t evaluated your strategies and practices related to all things “people” lately, now is the time.

We’ve all seen the recent unemployment numbers and heard employment projections from top officials. The struggle to identify, hire, and retain employees at all levels of the organization is very, very real, and it’s causing major issues for businesses. The labor shortage is not isolated to the State of Ohio – it’s happening everywhere and it’s affecting companies across all industries.

U.S. Supreme Court has blocked the mandate requiring employees at large businesses to be vaccinated against COVID-19

With attitudes and priorities toward employment evolving in the wake of COVID-19, recruiting and hiring practices need to change in response to an exceedingly tight labor market. The unprecedented labor shortage promises to continue into 2022, so employers must engage in strategic workforce planning to fill their recruiting pipelines.